The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[Matt]

Want sabi @Cole

[Anesthetist]

So happy you’re wearing it @Cole, it is a KILLER watch. My off center Mido agrees!

[Matt]

Finally figured out the day/date. Technically it should switch to Kanji at midnight for the am phase…

[Cole]

Wow, great buy. Looks cool.

[Matt]

Thanks @Cole It’s phenomenal condition and I’m really excited about it.

[Mizmazzle]

My Seiko Sarb 017 on natural cxl strap

[Cole]

Going into full Apokalypse Now mode, with a black waffle strap from Uncle Seiko / Uncle Straps. The straps wear very comfortable and, since you don't have two layers of fabric beneath your watch, a lot more compatible with shirt cuffs.

[IrishHeart]

@Cole that strap works really well.

[Matt]

Ok web sleuths… you’re on the case. Recently I was gifted some beautiful old Seiko 5s and I’ve been digging into their history. One in particular, the 1969 “no nickname” dive watch originally came with a super cool late 60’s style steel bracelet that for the life of me I can’t locate for sale anywhere. I’m posting some pics with the hopes that one of you will fare better. The model is the 6119-8140. The lug width is 19 mm and has a straight, as opposed to curved, pin bracket. Best of luck…

[goosehd]

This one?: https://www.strapcode.com/blogs/all-about-watch-bands/70s-funky-seiko-5-sports-watches-and-their-rebellious-razor-watch-bands

Seiko 5 Sports Kamen Rider 5126-8090

[Matt]

I think it does share the same band as the Kamen Rider, yes.

[goosehd]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/314848088416?hash=item494e689160:g:vnAAAOSw26FlD1qZ

[Matt]

Nice work D. I figured you’d be the one to find it. Its price clearly reflects its rarity though.

[Anesthetist]

Anyone else get the Casio online Ceramics watch? Pretty cool collab

[Matt]

[Matt]

@Anesthetist said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

Anyone else get the Casio online Ceramics watch? Pretty cool collab

John Mayer is curating a collab project and Ed Sheeran is involved. I don’t think the word “cool” is appropriate here.

[Matt]

Any feelings about this Timex X Worn & Wound collab? I dig it…

[Mr Linz]

@Matt I’m feeling the blue color. Pretty fun!

[Matt]

I think so too. The other one is actually pink if you look closely. I like that as well.

[Matt]

I finally figured out a work around for the new budget Katie has us on so I bought a couple more watches. They should be here this week but I’ll give you a preview. Both are from Brew Watch Co. it’s a small NY watchmaker that I’ve been reading a lot about and have become mildly obsessed with. One is their standard Metric Chrono with a Seiko hybrid movement. The time is quartz and the chrono is mechanical. I found it for a good price on eBay…

I might actually sell that one because after I bought it this collab with Worn & Wound that was sold out came back into stock. It’s the same model but with the hour hand moved to a subdial making it a regulator…